DELHI – JAIPUR - AGRA – DELHI
Golden Traingle is the most captivating potpourri of North India offering the variety & flavor both in terms of time & value. Backed with splendor of culture, décor & history, it’s also the most popular tourist circuit due to its accessibility. Delhi offers a wealth of sites, including its medieval Mughal buildings, labyrinthine bazaars & Raj's immaculate new city, now the seat of government. Capital of the princely state of Rajasthan, Jaipur, boasts several enormous Forts & Palaces rich with history, pride, chivalry and bravery. Agra, the city of Taj Mahal, is on the banks of River Yamuna, where the Taj Mahal, the most beautiful monument, stands majestically by the banks of the river reciting the eternal poetry of Love.
Golden Triangle is ideally suited for first time visitors to India as its fabulous amalgamation offers many more connecting tourist destinations, especially within North India.
Tour Highlights
Delhi: Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb & Qutub MinarDay 01
Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.Delhi isa bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reason why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built in Delhi over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th century, much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in lifestyles.
Overnight Hotel – Leela Palace
Day 02
Delhi (Full Day Tour)
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad. We visit the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India.Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad which is now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jahan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January, 1948. Further, we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. Then we visit the grand President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950, it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.
We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Next on the itinerary is the Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Optional - Sound & Light Show at Red Fort with dinner at Chor Bizarre
Overnight Hotel – Leela Palace
Day 03
Delhi – Jaipur (262km - 5hr)
Today we drive to Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.
Optional - Chokhi Dhani: An evening excursion to Chokhi Dhani complex, ethnic village resort located at a distance of 15 km from Jaipur. Rajasthani village atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling ground which includes entertainment by folk dancers & musicians. Later, drive back to hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Rambagh Palace
Day 04
Jaipur
Full Day TourLater we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city. Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market, unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows).
Overnight Hotel – Rambagh Palace
Day 05
Jaipur – Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (260km - 06hr)
Today we drive to Agra, en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital),the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti.Further, we continue our drive to Agra, beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628. Agra remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, including the most notable Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. All three of them are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Overnight Hotel – Amar Vilas
Day 06
Agra
Full Day TourWe will also visit Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613. Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. It belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghiyas-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir (Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir). This white marble tomb was. This tomb was the first complete marble Mughal structure.
Overnight Hotel – Amar Vilas
Day 07
Agra – Delhi via Mathura & Vrindavan (220km - 05hr)
Today we drive back to Delhi,en route visit Mathura & Vrindavan, places related with the birth & childhood of Lord Krishna. In Mathura, we visit Shri Krishna Janmabhumi temple, a stone slab marking the original birth place of Krishna. In Vrindavan we visit Bankey Bihari Temple, built in the year 1864. This temple is famous for the black statue of Krishna, also called as Thakur Ji. ISKCON Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Vrindavan. Temple is devoted to Krishna, his brother Balaram & Krishna's beloved Radha.Further we continue our drive to Delhi, upon arrival in Delhi Transfer to Airport for onward Destination.
Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage & look forward to serving you again in near future.
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